Anti-traditional martial arts films

The legendary swordsman (1990)

In the 1990s, Tsui Hark was a one-man dynasty. Numerous sad stories have evolved into today's amazing works through Tsui Hark's hands, and this film is the pinnacle of Tsui Hark's directing career. Adapted from Jin Yong's martial arts novel of the same name, this film depicts a chivalrous man who sinks into the rivers and lakes of greed and is a metaphor for current politics. The momentum of the sword going sideways, all kinds of characters, top martial arts competitions. Tsui Hark's rivers and lakes, Jin Yong's rivers and lakes, and sinister rivers and lakes are all bloody killings.

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Legend of God of War (1990)

In fact, this film is not necessarily worse than the above ones. Even though the cast of Andy Lau, Zhong Zhentao, Anita Mui and Maggie Cheung is luxurious, it is still not widely known. It seems that people should talk about fate, and movies should talk about luck. If we really want to find the reason, I think it should be that this movie is so sad that people have to forget it to get rid of this strange mood. The film tells the story of a prince who was usurped from the throne and then hunted down by others.

third place

Dong Fangbubai in the Jianghu (1992)

Tsui Hark, a name that always surprises people, seems that as long as you touch a goatee, you can always think of whimsy that others can't think of. He is always uneasy about the status quo and likes to jump around and do something new, so he has the "Dong Fangbubai in the Jianghu", so he has the warmest respect from his fans. Jin Yong is undoubtedly lucky. Without Tsui Hark, his "the legendary swordsman" could not have been put on the screen almost perfectly. The audience is undoubtedly lucky. Without Tsui Hark, there would be no classic movies with unimpeded thoughts.

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Xinlongmen Inn (1992)

The film can be called the classic among the classics and the peak among the peaks. Although it is a classic remake, the film takes a new martial arts route and is more novel. The absolute monarch, the eunuch of the East Factory of the Ming Dynasty, killed Zhong Liang indiscriminately, so the story began. Cao Shaoqin, the eunuch of the East Factory, used two children to set a trap and caught Zhou Huai 'an, who was heavily armed. Zhou Huai 'an had to rescue the children and escape safely. The two sides chased and killed all the way and gathered in the black shop of Longmen Inn. ...

Fifth place

Huang Feihong (199 1)

Tsui Hark, look at Tsui Hark again (in fact, most of the Hong Kong martial arts business cards in the 1990s were part-time). Maybe we won't forget Tsui Hark when we are old. Without him, there would be no new martial arts. Without him, there would be no action scenes completely beyond our imagination. Without him, no one can perfectly stage the legend of Jianghu on the screen. Huang Feihong has made dozens of films about him in history. What else can Tsui Hark do? If Tsui Hark is just a mediocre talent, he can't do anything, but he is just a' ghost talent'. Therefore, Huang Feihong's story has once again become a unique national hero and martial arts master in people's minds.

Sixth

The ashes of time (1994)

If Wong Kar-wai's brand is alternative and petty bourgeoisie, then this film is the most evil and alternative work. What is even more surprising is that this is actually a martial arts movie. If I really want to choose the best work that best represents Wong Kar-wai, I will definitely choose this movie. Wong Kar-wai is immersed in his own universe (as Maggie Cheung said), with muttering characters, distorted lens, images filled with decadent and sad atmosphere, unchangeable narrative and ethereal and neurotic personal style. Just like pigeons, churches, double guns and bullets are the most vivid portrayal of John Woo. These highly stylized features are all things that make Wong Kar-wai famous and intoxicate.

Seventh place

Knife (1995)

It is often said that the title of "Gunfire" is wonderful, which directly points out the theme of gun fire without any modification. The title of this film is also quite similar, one is affectionate and the other is heartless, which is a perfect match. Knife is an unknown weapon. A knife may kill you, a knife can kill many people, and a knife can also help people get revenge. It's just that although the knife is covered with blood and rage, it can only hurt people if it is always held in people's hands. In the film, Tsui Hark describes a completely chaotic river and lake, a river and lake without morality and chivalry. All he has is the blend of blood and fire. In this unusual Jianghu, everyone is selfish, cruel, heartless and unreasonable like a wild animal, and only talks about strength. Even a woman will provoke others to kill each other for fun.

No.8

A stormy world (1998)

There are many martial arts movies adapted from novels, but they are all adapted from comics ... This movie seems to have never been seen before, and it is a brand-new attempt, just like the first person in Hollywood who put science fiction comics on the big screen. Liu Weiqiang, as a famous Hong Kong-made commercial director, apart from Infernal Affairs series and Young and Dangerous People series, I'm afraid this is the only film that can be brought to people. Some people say that the first person who eats crabs will always get something. Yes, Liu Weiqiang was the first person to eat a crab adapted from a comic book into a martial arts movie. In order to reward his courage, the audience took money out of his pocket as a reward. As a result, the box office of this film exceeded 40 million, ranking first in that year.

Ninth place

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

Interestingly, this film has an excellent reputation in the West, and even won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. However, in the East, especially in China, many people think it is not as good as expected. In the final analysis, it is the cultural differences between the East and the West at work. Ang Lee is a very elegant director with a deep understanding of western culture. In his works, we can see the conflicts and differences between eastern and western cultures everywhere. This film is the result of Ang Lee's great cultural integration between the two places. Although it contains some cultural characteristics of China, it is quite different from the martial arts world that China people are used to, and of course it can't come up with any good words.

No. 10

Hero (2002)

In order to dream of Oscar, Zhang Yimou made an ambitious attempt to copy Ang Lee's successful experience, and obtained funds as a top director in China, eliminating the best behind-the-scenes elites in East Asia, and made an unprecedented commercial film. Although Hero has a bad reputation, as body double, it has a box office of 250 million, and Zhang Yimou still smiles from ear to ear. What's more, this film was also shortlisted for the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Although I didn't win the prize, I can't have a glimpse.